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Parsley vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Parsley and Ground beef

  • Parsley has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 1364% more.
  • Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsley, fresh and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +173.1%
Contains more Magnesium +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +129.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +1677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.2%
Contains more Zinc +445.8%
Contains more Selenium +19000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +173.1%
Contains more Magnesium +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +129.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +1677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.2%
Contains more Zinc +445.8%
Contains more Selenium +19000%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +93500%
Contains more Vitamin E +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +2071.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +56451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +93500%
Contains more Vitamin E +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +2071.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +56451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.3%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +1845.6%
Equal in Other - 2.39
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.3%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +1845.6%
Equal in Other - 2.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2382%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2382%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsley Ground beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 0g Parsley
Protein 2.97g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.79g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 6.33g 0g Parsley
Calories 36kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0.85g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 3.3g 0g Parsley
Calcium 138mg 33mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 2.27mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg 17mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 554mg 241mg Parsley
Sodium 56mg 73mg Parsley
Zinc 1.07mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.149mg 0.079mg Parsley
Manganese 0.16mg 0.009mg Parsley
Selenium 0.1µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 8424IU 9IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 3µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.12mg Parsley
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.051mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 152µg 7µg Parsley
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1640µg 2.9µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.122mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.118mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.204mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.181mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.042mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.172mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.061mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Parsley
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g 6.073g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
441%
Parsley
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.941g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.